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The Western Nudist Research Library is an independent member-supported nonprofit incorporated in 2006, on the grounds of the Glen Eden Sun Club. Our mission is to catalogue, digitize, and preserve the history of nudism.
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Do you have nudist magazines, books, videos, or other content you need to rehome? The WNRL may be interested in taking them off your hands.

Please send us a message to discuss your donation before sending anything. Help us to preserve our amazing nudist history!
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Caption This!
Flipping through the Jan 1965 issue of Nudist News Front magazine, we stumbled on this gem. Tell us what you think is going on here! #captionthis
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Funny Friday

Yeah, who started this clothes nonsense? 😆

📷 Utopia Magazine 1964
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today, we honor veterans and their families. We appreciate their service and sacrifice. Their commitment protects our freedoms and we thank them for all they have done for our great nation.
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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🇺🇸 Today we honor all who have served.🇺🇸
Thank you, veterans, for your courage and sacrifice — your service makes our freedom possible. 💙

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #GlenEdenSunClub #Community #Gratitude #HonorAndRespect
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Funny Friday

📸 Sun Fun Magazine 1962
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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This vintage photo appeared in Sun Era — Jan 1963. Our founder, Ray Connett, once said: “We found an untouched Eden in an olive grove and we knew it had to be a sun club.” This lady looks ready to move in!

#GlenEdenSunClub #NaturistHistory #VintageNudism #NudeLife
November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Remembering Jim Sweeney www.planetnude.co/p/rememberin...
Remembering Jim Sweeney
A lifelong volunteer who helped preserve the history of American nudism
www.planetnude.co
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Happy Halloween! Who's going to a Halloween party today? Coming up with a costume never seems to be a problem for many nudists. We're a pretty creative bunch. For example, in a 1967 Nudia magazine, body painting was a fun way to celebrate.

What costume ideas are you trying out?
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Marshall's Beach is an iconic place to embrace the liberating feeling of being one with nature right in the heart of San Francisco.

This pic from 1960 Harmony Magazine with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop, captures that spirit of freedom and connection to place.

Who's been here?
October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We all come to naturism for various reasons. We'd love to hear what first drew you to naturism!
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We all need this kind of focus for a good weekend. Get your weekend aim set. What are your targets for the next two days?

📸 Nude Sun Fun 1963
September 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Calling all history buffs and library lovers! The WNRL at
@glenedensunclub.bsky.social is growing and we need your help. We're looking for volunteers to assist with scanning, cataloging, and other fun projects. Come be a part of preserving the history of the nudist movement! Contact us today!
September 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Throwback to a lively Labor Day scene from 1965! Looks like some classic poolside antics were in full swing.

We at WNRL hope your Labor Day is filled with as much fun and joy as these 4 from the 1965 Nudist Holiday Magazine are having.
August 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Summer's almost over! 😩 Let's make the last few weeks count. What's one thing you absolutely have to do before the season is officially over?

Is it a game of volleyball? A trip to a campground? A day of boating?

📸 Utopia Magazine 1964
August 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Nothing beats the comfort of your own home and the freedom of being yourself. This vintage pic reminds us of the simple joys. How are you unwinding at home on #HomeNudistDay ?

📷 1956 American Nudist magazine
August 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Have you taken the Planet Nude Reader Survey yet? www.planetnude.co/p/have-you-t...
Have you taken the Planet Nude Reader Survey yet?
Your voice belongs in the snapshot we’re building—don’t miss the chance to be counted
www.planetnude.co
July 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Did you know there's a place dedicated to preserving the history of nudism? We're the Western Nudist Research Library, a member-supported nonprofit archiving over 115 years of social nudism! Help support our mission to preserve this unique heritage.

Join: wnrl.org/join/
July 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How has being a nudist influenced the way you see the world or live your life?

Today is #NationalNudeDay and it's about celebrating the human body in its natural form & embracing freedom. It's a day for many to honor body positivity & the simple act of being.

📸 1962 Nude Sun Fun
July 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For the last day of #NudeRecreationWeek we're embracing the art of simply being. Anyone else channeling "Dolce far niente" – the sweetness of doing nothing? There's nothing quite like relaxing with the sun on your skin.

Repost if you're doing the same!

📸 Nude Sun Fun magazine, 1962
July 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy #SkinnyDipDay! What better way to celebrate than during #NudeRecreationWeek? Shedding those layers and feeling the water on your skin is truly freeing. How are you celebrating today?
July 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
For Day 5 of #NudeRecreationWeek, we've dug into a 1966 issue of Jaybird Magazine and found these photos. They certainly look like they're enjoying themselves, but we're left wondering what exactly are they doing?
July 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's Day 4 of #NudeRecreationWeek and we're jumping into the fun with volleyball! 🏐 What is it about this high-energy game that makes it such a favorite among nudists? Share your thoughts! #Naturism #Volleyball
July 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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July 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM